Alabama Legislature

Alabama Legislature
Type
Type
HousesSenate
House of Representatives
Term limits
None
History
New session started
March 7, 2023
Leadership
Will Ainsworth (R)
since January 14, 2019
Senate President pro tempore
Garlan Gudger (R)
since February 4, 2025
House Speaker
Nathaniel Ledbetter (R)
since January 10, 2023
Structure
Seats140
State Senate political groups
Majority
  •   Republican (27)

Minority

House of Representatives political groups
Majority

Minority

AuthorityArticle IV, Alabama Constitution
Salary$49,861/year
$85/day
Elections
Last State Senate election
November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
Next State Senate election
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
RedistrictingLegislative Control
Meeting place
Alabama State House
Montgomery
Website
Alabama Legislature

The Alabama Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a bicameral body composed of the House of Representatives and Senate. It is one of the few state legislatures in which members of both chambers serve four-year terms and in which all are elected in the same cycle. The most recent election was on November 8, 2022. The new legislature assumes office immediately following the certification of the election results by the Alabama Secretary of State which occurs within a few days following the election.

The Legislature meets in the Alabama State House in Montgomery. The original capitol building, located nearby, has not been used by the Legislature on a regular basis since 1985, when it closed for renovations. In the 21st century, it serves as the seat of the executive branch as well as a museum.